Updated April 14, 2026
The 2026-2027 サイアフ School academic year has started An additional lineup of 5 participating artists to run alongside the program
April 14, 2026
Showcase event featuring the program’s highlights to be held in May
“サイアフ is a school for the future” Since 2023, the Sapporo International Art Festival サイアフ has been dedicated to the サイアフ School program, which has now become a continuous learning platform that offers wonders and insights for those interested.
We have just announced a program overview for the FY2026 サイアフ School, as well as an additional lineup of 5 participating artists that will run alongside the program. As the program approaches サイアフ2027 Jan 16 Feb 21, 2027, we will offer more engaging experiences this year.
Please join us as サイアフ School connects citizens and art in their everyday lives and in the field of education.
FY2026 サイアフ School Program Overview
This year, we will continue and expand our work on the three projects below. Together with the artists, these projects will seamlessly bridge participants’ everyday lives and special experiences at サイアフ2027.
Outreach classes at elementary and junior high schools in Sapporo
サイアフ School has been conducting outreach classes at schools in the city through creative workshop programs developed in collaboration with artists, educators, and corporations. This year, four kinds of workshop programs will be held, including ones featuring programming and AR technology.
1,509 students from 20 schools participated in FY2025.
Education Cafea community for education and art
Education Cafe is a community dedicated to discussions on education and art. Educators, researchers, college students, and artists gather once every two months, primarily at Shiryokan Former Sapporo Court of Appeals, for constructive discussions and the development of experimental workshop programs. This year, we will continue our STEAM education initiative and present the highlights of the year-long project at サイアフ2027.
Fumu Fumu Project
Since 2021, サイアフ has been conducting its unique community program, the Fumu Fumu Project, and is now welcoming more participants for サイアフ2027. The participating volunteers will connect the festival and visitors by serving as venue staff or art guides. This year, we aim to premiere a special accessibility team and officially launch a student team, Fumu Fumu Supporter Kids Version.
Fumu fumu A Japanese phrase to describe one’s insightful understanding.
May 9 Sat “Fumu Fumu Supporters” recruitment video session to be released
サイアフ2027
Newly announced An additional lineup of 5 participating artists and an Initiative Partner corporation
AKIMOTO Sanae, Fujimori, God Scorpion, SATAKE Maki, and IWAI Toshio have been announced as サイアフ2027 participating artists. In addition, Wacom Co., Ltd., which has collaborated with the サイアフ School program since the previous edition of サイアフ, will join our journey again as an Initiative Partner1. These five participants and the Initiative Partner will participate in this years サイアフ School program and exhibit at Shiryokan Former Sapporo Court of Appeals and the Chuo Ward Office Complex during サイアフ2027.
In addition, during サイアフ2027, a series of outdoor projection programs will take place at Shiryokan Former Sapporo Court of Appeals after sunset. These programs include video works by the participating artists and selected works from the New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival’s “NEW CHITOSE Digital Signage Category2”.
- 1 Initiative Partners are corporations that utilize their expertise to co-create exhibitions, programs, and other initiatives under the festivals theme with サイアフ.
- 2 Please refer to the official website for application details https://airport-anifes.jp
Shiryokan Former Sapporo Court of Appeals
Photo by TAKUMA Noriko
Participating artists AKIMOTO Sanae, Fujimori, God Scorpion, SATAKE Maki
Initiative Partner Wacom Co., Ltd.
Cooperation New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival
Chuo Ward Office Complex
Participating artist IWAI Toshio
Please check the “Artists and Works” page on the サイアフ official website for the artists’ profiles.
Related Event
サイアフ2027 Open Talk The School of Planet Snow Unveiled
Get ready for this years サイアフ School program by joining us on this special occasion. URUSHI Takahiro, the サイアフ2027 School director, will host a talk event with the members of each exciting project. Several demonstrations of this years outreach classes are also planned for the day.
Date May 9 Sat, 2026
Time 13時 17時 Talk event will take place from 14時 to 15時30分
Venue Residents Gallery at Chuo Ward Office Complex
Details and reservation No prior reservation is required for the outreach class demonstrations.
Click here to reserve a seat for the talk event.
Organizer Sapporo International Art Festival Executive Committee / City of Sapporo
Please note that this event will be held in Japanese only.
We kindly ask for your cooperation in covering these initiatives and sharing this announcement with your audience. Further updates regarding サイアフ2027 will be announced in due course. We are also available for interviews and media coverage regarding サイアフ2027 at any time.
Contact for Inquiries
Sapporo International Art Festival Executive Committee
Sapporo Tokeidai Bldg. 10F, Kita 1-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001 Japan
TEL 81-11-211-2314 FAX 81-11-218-5157 いーめーる presssiaf.jp